Hurricane Carter may be freed next Wednesday in Paterson
Rubin Hurricane Carter, jailed for nine years over the Lafayette Bar and Grill killings, likely will be released after a bail hearing next Wednesday if bail is substantial. The New Jersey Supreme Court granted Carter and co defendant John Artis a new trial citing improperly recorded investigations and witness promises.
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Muhammad Ali
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Carter
Arthur Dexter Bradley
Alfred Bello
Artis
Lafayette
Drought puts Midwest wheat farmers in real trouble
Kansas grower Ray Uehling warns that the Ness City area needs rain within 10 days or risk severe losses as drought stretches from the Great Plains into Colorado New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. Wind erosion and dry conditions threaten 1976 wheat output, while officials note some rains have helped but more moisture is still needed.
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Texas
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International Multifood Corp
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Federal Reserve Bank
Dallas
Louisiana
Arizona
Jon Weald
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National effort urged to fight school violence
A UPI report discusses a rising nationwide problem of violence in schools including assaults on teachers and students, gang warfare, robbery, and vandalism. The study, funded by 117000 dollars from LEAA, cites rising incidents from 1970 to 1973 and notes underreporting due to fear of reprisals.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Research For Better Schools Inc
Philadelphia
The
Law
Temple University
Italy Raises Austerity Taxes as Lira Falls Further
Italian Premier Aldo Moro’s government announced a second gasoline price rise in six days and higher taxes on automobiles liquor and restaurant meals to raise revenue and curb imports. The Bank of Italy discount rate jumped from 8 to 12 percent as talks with the Communist opposition continued amid a record lira decline and a 40 day trading suspension.
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API
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Italy
Milan
Carter says eight to one odds for nomination
Jimmy Carter said his odds of winning the Democratic nomination are eight to one. Frank Church announced his candidacy in Idaho City with a focus on western primaries. Reagan ignored calls to withdraw and said he is in the race to stay as Ford’s campaign names a new manager. Udall warned of liberal split risk and predicted Wisconsin first, New York second, while Indiana ballot issues threaten his hopes. Wallace insisted he will stay in, aiming to push a block of voters to the convention.
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University of Wisconsin
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Henry Jackson
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Illinois
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Greensboro
N.C
Hearst defense closes as mother calls daughter warm and loving
In San Francisco Patricia Hearst faces a jury after 37 court days with 66 witnesses and a jailhouse tape. Mrs Catherine Hearst testified to a loving childhood and strong will, challenging prosecution psychiatry while the tape revealed Hearst seeking freedom from bail and revealing changed political views.
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UPI
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Miss Hearst
Hibernia Bank
James Browning Jr
Underground
Los Angeles
Catherine Hearst
Hearst
Art
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Fort
Patricia Tobin
FBI
Concorde to Begin U.S. Commercial Service in Washington
British Airways and Air France plan six flights from London and Paris to Washington on May 24 to inaugurate the Concorde service. The plan follows a Port Authority ban in New York and a ruling allowing six daily SST flights during a 16 month trial. The carriers sue, arguing constitutional and international rights violations.
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UPI
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United States
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Air France
London
Paris
U.S
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Jfk Airport
Dulles
Transportation
William Coleman Jr
U.S. District Court
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